We are hearing a lot of talk about Faith this election season.
Faith is necessary to allow us to make decisions about our life in matters where there is a lack of definitive factual data. We often have to rely on faith to make decisions because some things are unknown or unknowable. The exact nature of God is a big unknowable. But whatever Gods exact nature, we are endowed with a brain and I think it is because we are supposed to use it.
Unfortunately, for many people these days it seems like "Faith" has become an excuse to ignore data, or as a shortcut to avoid thinking about complex issues, or disturbing their preconceived notions.
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